NPP mourns passing of John Kumah, directs party flags to fly at half-mast
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is mourning the loss of Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, the Deputy Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu Constituency, whose unexpected passing occurred on March 7, 2024.
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Dr. Kumah's journey into the national political arena was marked by early signs of leadership, evident when he was elected School Prefect for Opoku Ware School during his teenage years.
His involvement in party activities extended further when he played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Young Patriots, a youth group dedicated to advancing the interests of the NPP from 2009 to 2016.
Recognized for his business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit, Hon. Kumah was appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer for the National Entrepreneurial and Innovation Programme (NEIP) during the initial term of the Akufo-Addo administration. His outstanding stewardship of NEIP earned him a promotion to the position of Deputy Minister for Finance in 2021, a role he held until his untimely demise.
In his capacity as the Member of Parliament for Ejisu Constituency, Hon. Kumah exhibited a profound dedication to serving the needs of his constituents, culminating in his recent endorsement as the NPP's Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency in the 2024 elections.
The NPP in a statement said it found solace in Dr. Kumah's enduring legacy of hard work and commitment to the nation, extending heartfelt condolences to his grieving family, especially his wife and children, as well as the people of Ejisu, for this significant loss.
In tribute to his memory, the NPP has directed that all party flags be flown at half-mast for the next seven days.
Justin Kodua Frimpong, the General Secretary of the NPP, expressed these sentiments in a statement released by the party on March 7, 2024.
Read the entire press release below;
For Immediate Release
March 7, 2024
NEW PATRIOTIC PARTY MOURNS THE DEATH OF HON. DR. JOHN AMPONTUAH KUMAH, DIRECTS PARTY FLAGS TO FLY AT HALF-MAST
The New Patriotic Party has learnt with grief the shocking demise of Hon. Dr. John Ampontuah Kumah, Deputy Minister for Finance and Member of Parliament for Ejisu Constituency, which sad event occurred on March 7, 2024..
Even before his ascension to national political limelight, Hon. Kumah showed signs of leadership in his teenage years as he was elected School Prefect for the Opoku Ware School. He was an energetic Party stalwart whose relentless activism was instrumental in the formation of Young Patriots, a youth group that championed the cause of the Party from 2009 to 2016.
Owing to his business and entrepreneurial acumen, Hon. Kumah was appointed as the first Chief Executive Officer for the National Entrepreneurial and Innovation Programme (NEIP) during the first tenure of the Akufo-Addo administration. His impressive management of NEIP led to his elevation as Deputy Minister for Finance in 2021, a position he held until his demise.
As Member of Parliament for Ejisu Constituency. Hon. Kumah demonstrated profound passion and commitment to the needs of his constituents which resulted in his recent acclamation as the Party's 2024 Parliamentary Candidate for the constituency.
The New Patriotic Party takes solace in his legacy of hard work and dedication to our dear country and extends our deepest condolences to the bereaved family, particularly his wife and children and the people of Ejisu for this great loss.
As a mark of respect in his honour, the Party directs that all Party flags fly at half-mast for the next seven days.
JUSTIN KODUA FRIMPONG (GENERAL SECRETARY)
